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Ukraine and Russia can sector disruption
With the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine, this week’s blog features an exclusive article written for CanTech International about the disruption this has caused to the can sectors in both countries. Monika Hanley, based in Riga, Latvia, reports.
Heineken and Carlsberg to exit Russia
Heineken NV and Carlsberg A/S, the world’s second- and third-largest global brewers, respectively, have both reviewed their operations and have decided to dispose of their assets in Russia.
Ball announces decision to leave Russia
In addition to suspending future investments in Russia, Ball Corporation has made the decision to reduce operations immediately at its three manufacturing facilities in Russia.
Ball releases Russia operations statement
On 24 March, Ball Corporation released a statement concerning its operations in Russia.
Ball intends to build new aluminium beverage packaging plants in UK and Russia
Each facility from Ball would produce, from 2023, billions of cans a year across a range of formats and sizes, and provide up to 200 skilled jobs.
A growing market
The pandemic has not disrupted the Russian metal packaging industry development, reports Vladislav Vorotniko
Canpack joins global fight against Covid-19
The Canpack Group has been contributing both material and financial assistance for local authorities and public institutions across the world in their efforts to limit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Canpack expands capacity in Colombia and Russia by over one billion cans
Canpack has announced it is expanding capacity in Colombia and Russia, two growing markets, by more than one billion cans annually.
Alcon launches its craft beer into AR-enabled cans
Russian beer brand Alcon, has partnered with Ball Corporation for the new launch of Braus.
Svyatoy Istochnik introduces a canned flavoured water
Russian bottled water brand, Svyatoy Istochnik, has introduced a flavoured water to the Russian market in aluminum cans.
MMK partners with Deloitte to develop new digitalisation strategy
MMK has partnered with Deloitte CIS to create a digitalisation strategy for the company.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Beviale Moscow to be held in new location
Next year, Beviale Moscow is set to move to a new venue, the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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CMB apprentices represent UK at WorldSkills
Three apprentices from CarnaudMetalBox Engineering have been selected to represent the UK at this year’s WorldSkills competition to be held in Kazan, Russia.